INFORMATION SYSTEM STRATEGY/ MASTER PLAN

Background Information System Strategy/ Master Plan

This class is intended as comprehensive preparation and enhancement in the Information Technology skill focusing in information technology strategy and master plan, which is essential to professionals involving in the IT and implementation strategy implementation.

The course shall provide the participants with an understanding of the contemporary technological and organizational issues involved in the management of in formation technological sources at strategic level. The role of information systems in providing competitive advantage and the frequent need for business re-engineering that accompanies adoption of new technology are discussed. Strategic IT planning and the evaluation process to ensure proper alignment of technology to business goals are also explained. Global IT issues are also considered.

Objectives Information System Strategy/ Master Plan

Recommend an IT architecture that will create a competitive advantage

Identify projects within an organization that would benefit from business process reengineering (BPR)

Determine IT planning methods that support strategic development within an organization and make an effective contribution to the IT planning process

Assess the effectiveness of IT infrastructure in meeting organizational objectives

Identify IT strategies to support the firm’s global business goals and operation

Audience Information System Strategy/ Master Plan

application

Decision makers involved in developing and evaluating strategic IT plans

Executives involved in the management and governance of IT resources

IT practitioners wishing to enhance their knowledge of strategic business applications